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Our Grasses

Acorus gram. ‘Minimus Aureus’ - Dwarf Variegated Sweet Flag

Easy to grow and cute! Tufts of yellow-green, ornamental grass-like dwarf foliage that prefer moist, shady locations. Great for woodland gardens, containers, soil stabilization around ponds and stream bed edges. Slow growing.

Plant details:

  • Height: 4–6"

    Spread: 8–12"

    Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

    Moisture: Average to Wet

    USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

    Native: No

    Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' – Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Golden yellow vertical stripes cover the upright foliage. Prefers shade gardens or moist, sunny areas and loves wet feet. A beautiful choice for ponds, rain gardens, woodland gardens, and containers.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–10"

  • Spread: 8–12"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72dp, 2", 2.5"

Acorus gram. 'Variegatus' – Variegated Sweet Flag

Beautiful evergreen foliage stands erect with dark green and creamy white variegated leaves. Great for use along pond edges, water gardens, or any bog area. Loves wet feet!

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–10"

  • Spread: 8–12"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Andropogon gerardii – Big Bluestem

Great North American native grass that reaches 5–8 feet tall. Found in moist meadow areas as well as dry, sandy conditions. Brilliant blue-green foliage stands upright and develops attractive red stems in the fall.

Plant Details

  • Height: 5–8'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Medium

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Andropogon ger. ‘Red October’ PP#26283 – Red October Big Bluestem

A tough native warm-season grass that performs well in a wide range of soil types. Leaves are tipped with burgundy-red and stand tall on upright green stems throughout summer. In winter, the stems mature to an attractive tan color.

Plant Details

  • Height: 5'

  • Spread: 24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Medium

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5"

Andropogon ger. ‘Blackhawks’ PP#27949 – Blackhawks Big Bluestem

Native prairie grass reaching 4–5 feet tall. Dark green summer foliage turns almost black by September before developing outstanding fall color. Excellent for erosion control, native gardens, mass plantings, or use as a seasonal screen.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Medium

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5"

Andropogon ger. ‘Karl’s Cousin’ (‘Nondhwr’) – Karl’s Cousin Bluestem

Beautiful upright, tight, architectural habit grass that loves full sun to light shade. Starts deep green-blue and finishes a rich purple-blue shade by the season end. 'Karl's Cousin' behaves in the landscape much like Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' and stays upright, allowing other plants to thrive beside it. Blooms August through September.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Light Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Andropogon glomeratus – Bushy Bluestem

Native warm-season grass found along the coastal plains of North America. Leaves are green in summer and turn copper-orange in fall. Bushy flowers above stiff upright stems remain intact through winter and make attractive cut material. Prefers wet, boggy soils and does not tolerate drought like the rest of the Andropogon species. Prefers full sun.

Plant Details

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2” dp, 2.5"

Andropogon virginicus – Broom sedge

Great North American native grass that reaches 4 feet tall with spectacular fall color. Green leaf blades turn brilliant red, purple, then bright orange in fall and hold their color through winter. Extremely drought tolerant and useful in locations ranging from dry, poor soils to flood-prone areas. Great for naturalizing or meadow gardens.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5"

Bouteloua gracilis – Blue Grama Grass

Blue Grama grass is a long-lived warm-season North American native grass. The foliage is green to grayish and reaches about 6 inches tall in a petite clump. When the unique flowers appear, the plant tops out around 1 foot. This drought-tolerant grass makes a great no-mow lawn alternative due to its durability and drought tolerance. Prefers full sun and is very hardy.

Plant Details

  • Height: 6–12"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Calamagrostis brachytricha – Korean Feather Reed Grass

Warm-season grass with puffy pink plumes from September through November. Tolerates shade well and also handles hot, humid summers in the South. An excellent choice for adding late-season color and texture to the landscape.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Calamagrostis x acut. ‘Karl Forester’ – Feather Reed Grass

2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Slender, red bronze flower spikes are produced in late spring. One of the few grasses that blooms this early. This cool-season grass is very adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and is very striking when planted in mass.

Plant Details

  • Height: 5–6'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Calamagrostis x acut. ‘Overdam’ – Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Variegated foliage with cream-white stripes makes this cool-season grass stand out. Foliage has thin blades that stretch 18" tall before flower plumes appear. Early summer blooms reach 4' tall. Prefers northern climates but tolerates shaded areas in southern heat.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–7

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Carex albicans – Whitetinge Sedge

A graceful, clump-forming cool-season native sedge with fine, arching foliage and airy spring seed heads. Native to North America from Canada to Florida and Texas. Plants spread gradually by rhizomes to create colonies and thrive in dry to moderately moist woodland areas. Deer resistant and an excellent groundcover for shaded landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Height: 15–20"

  • Spread: 15–20"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex amphibola – Creek Sedge

Excellent groundcover for shaded sites with moist conditions. Naturally found around creek beds, floodplains, woodland paths, and low-lying areas. Semi-evergreen in milder climates, deer resistant, and a great native alternative to Liriope.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–12"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5"

Carex appalachica – Appalachian Sedge

Cool-season perennial sedge that works great in dry, shady to part shade areas. Can even replace your lawn grass! Medium green foliage blooms in early spring with small, inconspicuous flowers. Native to the eastern United States and prefers poor to average soils.

Plant Details

  • Height: 1–2'

  • Spread: 1–2'

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’ – Red Rooster Sedge

Copper-bronze colored foliage covers this beautiful upright, evergreen sedge. 'Red Rooster' forms a dense clump reaching 12–30" tall and prefers full sun to part sun.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12–30"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex cherokeensis – Cherokee Sedge

Found in meadow gardens, rain gardens, and natural areas throughout the South. Cherokee Sedge is a well-behaved, slower-growing sedge that prefers some shade over full sun. An excellent choice for native plantings and woodland landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12–18"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5"

Carex divulsa – Grassland Sedge

A hardy, versatile sedge that thrives in a wide range of light and soil conditions. Tolerates sun, shade, heat, humidity, clay, sand, and drought. Resistant to pests, mowing, foot traffic, and deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for lawns, rain gardens, borders, meadows, rock gardens, and erosion control.

Plant Details

  • Height: 1–3'

  • Spread: 1–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex elata 'Aurea' – Bowles Golden Sedge

Bright chartreuse foliage with green stripes creates eye-catching color in the landscape. The foliage fades to lime green in shade but remains especially vibrant in full sun. Enjoys wet conditions but tolerates drier soils with adequate shade. An excellent choice along ponds, streams, and other water features.

Plant Details

  • Height: 2'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex flaccosperma – Blue Wood Sedge

Native evergreen sedge found in wet woodland or low areas that prefer medium to wet soils. Also grows well in average garden soils, making it very versatile. Tolerates heavy shade to part shade and is grown for its attractive clumping blue-green foliage. Flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Plant Details

  • Height: 6–10"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' – Blue Zinger Sedge

Blue-green foliage makes an excellent substitute for blue fescue grass. Narrow blades add texture to the garden and adapt well to a variety of soil conditions. Forms a clumping groundcover that performs beautifully in mass plantings.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–10"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5"

Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb' Bunny Blue® – Bunny Blue Sedge

Beautiful, wide blue leaves make this an outstanding groundcover for shade gardens. Tolerates sun with adequate moisture. This native selection was introduced by Bob Head of Head Ornamentals and provides excellent color and texture throughout the growing season.

Plant Details

  • Height: 6–12"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex leavenworthii – Leavenworthii Sedge

Native sedge of the eastern United States that forms tidy clumps of fine, bright green foliage. Grows well in full sun to part shade and tolerates a variety of soils. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and pest free, it adds soft texture and year-round interest to woodland gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Height: 6–12"

  • Spread: 6–12"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex × 'Moon Falls' ('ET CRX 904') PP35022 – Moon Falls Sedge

This evergreen sedge has the "wow" factor! Beautiful variegated foliage reaches 10–12" tall and 12–14" wide. A vivid white stripe runs down the center of each leaf, contrasting with dark green to yellow-green margins. Excellent in containers and thrives in filtered sun to full shade with moist soils.

Plant Details

  • Height: 10–12"

  • Spread: 12–14"

  • Light: Filtered Sun to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Moist

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' – Ice Dance Sedge

Variegated foliage shines bright white on this improved selection of Carex morrowii 'Variegata'. Performs well in both sun and shade and becomes drought tolerant once established.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre' – Silver Sceptre Sedge

Half-inch wide green leaves are edged with creamy white margins. An excellent choice for rock gardens, woodland gardens, and moist shady locations.

Plant Details

  • Height: 10–12"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Moist

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis EVERCOLOR® 'Everglow' PP30466 – EverColor® Everglow Sedge

Striking green foliage is edged with a beautiful orange glow. This well-kept, hardy evergreen thrives in filtered sun to full shade. Deer resistant and excellent as a border specimen, woodland accent, or container plant.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12–18"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Filtered Sun to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis EVERCOLOR® 'Everest' PP20955 – EverColor® Everest Sedge

Graceful arching mounds of evergreen foliage with snowy white margins reach 14–18" tall. Thrives in part sun to full shade and makes an outstanding edging plant or attractive container specimen.

Plant Details

  • Height: 14–18"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Part Sun to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis EVERCOLOR® 'Everillo' PP21002 – EverColor® Everillo Sedge

Gorgeous lime green foliage matures to bright golden yellow. Morning sun intensifies the golden color. An excellent choice for brightening shady gardens or adding color to containers.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Morning Sun to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis EVERCOLOR® 'Eversheen' PP25938 – EverColor® Eversheen Sedge

Lime-yellow foliage with dark green edges forms graceful mounds. This well-behaved Japanese sedge works beautifully as a border plant, woodland addition, or container specimen. Evergreen, deer resistant, and mostly disease free.

Plant Details

  • Height: 16"

  • Spread: 1–2'

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' – Evergold Sedge

Description

Variegated evergreen sedge with striking dark green and creamy gold foliage that brightens shady landscapes. Forms an arching mound and works beautifully in borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Grows best in shade to partial shade.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' PP25622 – Everlime Variegated Sedge

Beautiful blades of lime green and chartreuse are edged with creamy white, creating outstanding contrast. Strong grower and deer resistant. Excellent as a border plant, woodland specimen, or container accent.

Plant Details

  • Height: 18–24"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex oshimensis 'Feather Falls' PP26199 – Feather Falls Sedge

Evergreen sedge with narrow variegated leaves featuring dark green centers and cream margins. Very versatile and low maintenance, making an exceptional addition to borders, woodland gardens, or containers. Performs well in shade with low to average water requirements.

Plant Details

  • Height: 14–18"

  • Spread: 36–48"

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Low to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex pensylvanica – Oak Sedge

North American native sedge that spreads slowly by rhizomes to form attractive colonies. Excellent for mass plantings, woodland gardens, and shady landscapes. Prefers average to moist soils and reaches about 8" tall.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8"

  • Spread: Spreading by rhizomes

  • Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Moist

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72dp, 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Carex plantaginea – Seersucker Sedge

Native woodland sedge with wide, puckered blue-green leaves that grow in attractive colonies. One of the showiest sedges for shade gardens, preferring average to moist soils. Excellent for naturalizing and woodland plantings.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–10"

  • Spread: 8–10"

  • Light: Shade to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Moist

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Carex stricta – Tussock Sedge

Native to ponds and creek banks throughout northeastern North America. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form dense colonies that create raised tussocks above the water's surface. Excellent for wetland restoration and rain gardens.

Plant Details

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: Spreading

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5"

Carex testacea 'Indian Summer' – Orange Sedge

Dense clumps of orange and olive-green foliage provide outstanding year-round color. In summer the foliage develops rich orange tones that become even more vibrant in fall. Excellent for containers, borders, and rock gardens.

Plant Details

  • Height: 18–24"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Carex vulpinoidea – Fox Sedge

One of the most widely distributed sedges in North America. Thrives in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, stream banks, and retention ponds, while also tolerating drier locations. Forms attractive clumps of bright green foliage.

Plant Details

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp

Chasmanthium latifolium – Northern Sea Oats

Graceful oat-like seed heads dangle from arching stems, creating outstanding movement in the landscape. Green flowers mature to rich tan and bronze in autumn and make excellent fresh or dried cut flowers.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Cortaderia selloana – Pampas Grass

Huge feathery plumes are held upright above dense clumps of gray-green foliage. Semi-evergreen in mild climates and tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions, making it a bold landscape accent.

Plant Details

  • Height: 7–10'

  • Spread: 5–6'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' – Dwarf Pampas Grass

A compact selection of pampas grass with graceful plumes and shorter stature than the species. Blooms in late summer and provides excellent texture as a specimen or screening plant.

Plant Details

  • Height: 6'

  • Spread: 4–5'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Deschampsia cespitosa – Tufted Hair Grass

This cool-season grass can readily be found in bogs, meadows, and damp open woodlands. This strictly clump forming grass has dark green foliage with cloud-like tops of finely branched inflorescences in early summer. When the sun backdrops this grass, it gives a luminous effect.

Plant Details

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 1–2'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Deschampsia ces. ‘Goldtau’ – Gold Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Beautiful thin, dark green foliage is striking on the compact tufted mound. ‘Goldtau’ stays smaller than the straight species. The golden yellow flower stalks bloom in color during the summer. Cool season grower and usually semi-evergreen. Stays low before blooming and then reaches 2’ tall with flower stalks.

Plant Details

  • Height: 2'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average to Moist

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Eragrostis curvula – Weeping Love Grass

Warm-season perennial grass with graceful arching foliage. Drought and frost tolerant, performing well in hot, dry locations in full sun. Will also tolerate high soil salinity levels but doesn’t like wet soils or standing water. Commonly used along roadsides and in erosion control plantings.

Plant Details

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp

Eragrostis spectabilis – Purple Love Grass

Native North American grass producing reddish-purple flower panicles that create a colorful display in mass plantings. Tough grass that can withstand a variety of soil conditions. Prefers sunny, dry locations. Excellent for naturalized landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Height: 18–24"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72dp, 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Festuca ovina glauca 'Elijah Blue' – Elijah Blue Fescue

Cool season, low growing, clumping grass that stays compact. The deep steel blue foliage hold up well in head and cold. Prefers well-drained soil.

Plant Details

  • Height: 8–10"

  • Spread: 10–12"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Festuca x ‘Cool as Ice’ PP27651 – Cool as Ice Blue Fescue

Has the best heat tolerance than any other Festuca cultivar. Foliage emerges in the early spring gray-green and turns a fine blue color that stays in a tight mound. Cool season evergreen grass that is a salt tolerant. Introduced by Intrinsic Perennials Gardens.

Plant Details

  • Height: 12–18"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Juncus effusus – Soft Rush

Native rush found throughout the United States in freshwater wetlands. Forms clumps of soft, cylindrical green stems and grows well along ponds, streams, rain gardens, and other wet areas. Can tolerate shallow standing water.

Plant Details

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72dp, 2" dp, 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP#27432 – Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

This native little bluestem starts its beautiful iridescent colors of green and purple splashed foliage in mid-summer. 'Twilight Zone' stands very erect and columnar. Introduced by Walters Gardens, Inc. from Zeeland, Michigan. Loves hot, dry, sunny locations and works well in poor soil conditions where other plants struggle. Deer resistant. Propagation prohibited.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4–4.5'

  • Spread: 2'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Sorghastrum nutans – Indian Grass

This native warm season grass turns golden-yellow in fall. Stiff, vertical flowering stems stand tall from this prairie grass. Butterfly attractor. Tolerates poor soil.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–7'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average to Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Juncus effusus ‘Big Twister’ - Corkscrew Rush

Unusually thick, coiling, dark green foliage makes this grass an awesome addition to a combination pot or by itself! Prefers moist and light shade. Slow spreading.

Plant details:

  • Height: 12-16"

    Spread:

    Light:

    Moisture:

    USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–11

    Native:

    Available Sizes: 2.5"

Juncus inflexus 'Blue Arrows' – Blue Arrows Rush

Upright and erect grass used often in planters. Soft greenish grey-blue tubular foliage that performs well in heat and full sun. Often used in wet grass areas but does well in drought conditions once established.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Wet to Dry Once Established

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2”, 2.5"

Juncus tenuis 'Blue Dart' – Blue Dart Wire Grass

Compact, blue to blue-green foliaged grass that is very adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions. Will handle standing water to long standing drought. The dense upright spreading foliage has a unique fine texture and is great for a low maintenance garden addition. Can be found in thickets and swamps, along pond margins, in rain or rock gardens, and planted in containers. Handles sun or shade.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 18"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Wet to Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' – Blue Lyme Grass

Bright blue foliage, which stands out from other grasses. This plant works well in dry, sunny locations where soil erosion can be a problem. Spreading by rhizomes.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2'

  • Spread: Spreading

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' – Dwarf Maiden Grass

2–3' tall clumps of thin silver-gray foliage. The plumes emerge in early Oct. and are pink inflorescences turning white. This warm season grass prefers full sun in moist, well-drained soil. 'Adagio' requires low water tolerances once established.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Bandwidth' PP#29460 – Bandwidth Maiden Grass

Bred to be infertile so no concern for reseeding! Horizontal golden yellow-green bands reaching 2.5'–3' tall with plumes. Grows best in well-drained soil and is versatile for containers and the landscape. Widely used in mass plantings as well as specimen gardens. Rust, rabbit, and deer resistant, perfect for small, sunny locations.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2.5–3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Dixieland' – Dixieland Maiden Grass

Compact, variegated Miscanthus for smaller spaces. Beautiful, pink-tinged plumes in late summer and fall. Wonderful container plant. Prefers full sun.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' – Maiden Grass

Slender green foliage blades that bloom bronze-red in Oct. The blooms stay attractive throughout the winter season. Most well-known Miscanthus variety in the industry.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–6'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' – Japanese Silver Grass

Fine and narrow green foliage stretches to 5–6' tall with beautiful blooms starting in Aug. This grass is a great addition with the foliage turning reddish-orange in fall.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–6'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' – Dwarf Maiden Grass

Very compact variety of Miscanthus with fine textured green foliage and pinkish flowers in Aug. Great selling point is the plant stays 2' during most of the season until plumage. Grows in well-drained soil and full sun.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2”, 2.5"

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP#28849 – Little Maiden Grass

This newer maiden grass selection is an improvement of Miscanthus sin. 'Purpurescens'. Starting in early May, the narrow-bladed foliage starts turning reddish purple and intensifying getting closer to fall. From Jul.–Oct., the buff colored seed head rises above the foliage for a long season of interest. This beautiful grass was introduced by German breeder Klaus Menzel.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' – Little Zebra Grass

'Little Zebra' is a nice dwarf Miscanthus for smaller gardens. Grows 3–4' tall with horizontal banding. Reddish plumes in late summer. Fills out containers much faster than the other horizontal striped grasses.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' – Variegated Maiden Grass

Slender blades of light green outlined by white margins form this beautiful grass. Tassels in the late summer and has nice winter appeal.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–6'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' – Variegated Silver Grass

Thin bladed green and white variegated leaves. This grass carries a stately, vase-like appearance resembling Miscanthus 'Cosmopolitan' except for the narrow foliage. Creamy pink plumes appear in late summer/early fall.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–7'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' – Zebra Grass

Large, arching foliage dressed with horizontal yellow bands. This ornamental grass grows 6–7' tall before plumes start in September.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 7'

  • Spread: 4–6'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2”, 2.5", 3.5”

Muhlenbergia capillaris – Pink Hair Grass

Dark green glossy foliage overtopped by masses of delicate open flowers and vibrant pink-red, drying to light buff. Blooms September through November. Drought tolerant, plant in full sun. Makes a spectacular show in mass plantings. One of our favorites!

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud' – White Cloud Hair Grass

White cloud of panicles bloom later than the straight species. The blue-green foliage looks its best in mass plantings. Warm season grass and prefers sun. Native to the Eastern coast of North America. Salt and drought tolerant once established.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Muhlenbergia reverchonii 'Undaunted'™ – Ruby Muhly

A small warm season clump forming grass. Tolerant of heat, cold and humidity. Grows in almost any soil and blooms pinkish-red flower veils in late summer. Native to the southwest U.S. on rocky slopes.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 18–24"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Nassella tenuissima – Mexican Feather Grass

Very fine textured lime-green foliage with straw-colored narrow seed heads in May. This cool season grass stays evergreen in cool climates and is extremely drought tolerant. Customers can't resist touching the soft foliage. Native to Texas and Mexico.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Panicum virgatum – Switchgrass

This native grass tolerates many soil conditions including wet, dry, sun, and heat. The versatility helps this warm-season grass thrive. Great fall color. Upright growth habit reaching 2', flowering to 3'.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24895 – Cape Breeze Switchgrass

Upright habit switchgrass that stays a healthy green till late Oct. Salt tolerant with a nice compact size and flowers early. Great in combo containers and tight areas. A North Creek introduction.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 20–24"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues' – Blue Switchgrass

Dallas Blues is a former patented switchgrass that has purple-tinged flower panicles that hover over the foliage in early September. Very tolerant of heat and humidity.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' – Heavy Metal Switch Grass

Upright, metallic blue foliage that blooms in the summer with white plumes. Spectacular foliage changes to a golden yellow topped by maroon seed heads in fall season. This grass is very tolerant of different soil types. Prefers sun to partial shade locations.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' – Upright Switch Grass

Introduced by Northwind Perennial Farm, this warm season ornamental grass stands tall with steel blue foliage. Will withstand wet or dry soil types. Great versatile grass! Perennial Plant of the Year 2014.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Wet

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' PP32736 – Prairie Dog Switch Grass

Nice upright clean blue foliage. Stays compact and seed heads form on the top third of the plant. Introduced in 2019 by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' – Shenandoah Switch Grass

Reddest of the non-patented Panicum family. Slower grower that shows dark red tones by June and fully colors by early fall. Striking selection that will add color to any landscape.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Pennisetum alopecuroides – Fountain Grass

Fountain grass grows in dense, symmetrical clumps. The feathery plumes start mid-summer and last into the fall season. The cylindrical spikes and graceful, arching foliage add to any landscape in mass plantings or specimen form.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ – Fountain Grass

Slightly smaller than P. alopecuroides, but not a dwarf. Excellent fall color turning golden with red-orange tints. Best substitute for Pennisetum 'Hameln' where winter hardiness is an issue. Grows in well-drained soil in full sun to light shade.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Light Shade

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Foxtrot' – Tall Fountain Grass

The tallest of the fountain grasses. Large flowers plume Aug.–Oct. 'Foxtrot' (formerly called P. japonicum) gives a different appearance than other Pennisetum varieties because it has larger plumes and brown tones in plumage. Grows in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to light shade.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun to Light Shade

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5", 3.5"

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' – Dwarf Fountain Grass

Nice, compact, dwarf grass with feathery plumes blooming in mid-summer. Our most popular grass primarily because of its small size and elegant look!

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 2'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lumen Gold'™ ('JS JOMENIK') PP#27435 – Lumen Gold Fountain Grass

Popping with lemon yellow foliage, this Pennisetum offers great color for any perennial garden. Also gives versatility for the seasons. This compact fountain grass changes from golden yellow to a vibrant lime-yellow contrasting colors of orange in early fall. 'Lumen Gold' needs partial to full sun.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 10"

  • Spread: 12"

  • Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' – Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass

Miniature form of fountain grass that works well as a ground cover.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 8–12"

  • Spread: 12–18"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' – Black Flower Fountain Grass

Deep green foliage with unusual black inflorescence that blooms September through October.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' PP#19074 – Piglet Fountain Grass

Soft, narrow leaves provide fine texture and movement till fall. Vigorous flower plumes appear mid-late summer and provide fall interest. Pennisetum 'Hameln' has larger plumes and 'Little Bunny' is smaller. Introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 18"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' – Red Head Fountain Grass

One of the earliest flowering fountain grasses that plumes a deep pink mid to late summer. Plume is a beautiful large bottlebrush.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum alop. 'Yellow Ribbons' PPAF – Dwarf Yellow Fountain Grass

'Yellow Ribbons' is a fine-textured golden yellow version of Pennisetum alop. 'Hameln'. Terrific contrast to any green shrub. The beautiful movement and texture make 'Yellow Ribbons' stand out in any planting. Plumes bloom Aug.–Oct. Warm-season grower and prefers well-drained locations.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum orientale – Oriental Fountain Grass

Striking pink fox tail flowers over blue-green foliage, forming an arching clump. Blooms May until frost. Grows in well-drained soil in full sun to light shade.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Light Shade

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2"

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' – Oriental Fountain Grass

Discovered and patented by Sunny Border Nurseries, this spectacular warm season grass blooms all summer. 'Karley Rose' produces deep pink plumes which will last into fall. Upright growth habit extends 3' in height off of rich green foliage. Great grass for many uses. Prefers sun or part shade and is drought tolerant.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–8

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum' – Purple-leaved Fountain Grass

Long arching burgundy purple foliage that blooms Jun.-Oct. Annual variety.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 4–5'

  • Spread: 3–4'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Saccharum ravennae – Northern Pampas Grass

If you like Pampas Grass in the South, this is a great comparison for the North. Excellent hardy specimen or screen. Silvery plumes reach 6–10' tall and the foliage turns bronze to red in the fall.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 6–10'

  • Spread: 4–6'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem

This clump forming prairie grass is tolerant of average moisture to extremely dry conditions. The leaves are green, purple or blue and turn reddish orange in the fall. This native is a great addition to any landscape.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' – Blaze Little Bluestem Grass

Great native wildflower planting that has vivid red fall foliage. Leaves fade to deep pink in the winter. Easily grown plant that adapts to any soil type, including clay. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 40"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average, Well-Drained

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP#31339 – Chameleon Little Bluestem

Showy foliage that starts with green-white striped variegated foliage in spring and early summer. As the season progresses into summer and fall the foliage changes to pink and purple. Chameleon flowers in fall with burgundy-red flowers. Compact habit with tight growth. Very low maintenance and very winter hardy.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 40"

  • Spread: 20"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz' – Jazz Little Bluestem Grass

Native little bluestem that is a sport of 'The Blues'. It was chosen in 2010 by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens for its shorter form and reluctance to flop over. Jazz has narrow blue foliage with brilliant coloration of lavender purple hues in the fall season. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Doesn't mind high heat, humidity, and deer resistant.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2–2.5'

  • Spread: 24–30"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Little Red Fox' PPAF – Little Red Fox Little Bluestem

Shorter version of little bluestem growing 24–30" tall. Vigorous native grass showing color changes from green to silver to vibrant deep red in mid to late summer. Introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. Prefers full sun and dryer conditions. Does NOT like wet feet!

Plant Details:

  • Height: 24–30"

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' – Prairie Blues Little Bluestem

Brighter gray-blue foliage than the species with orange-red fall color. Narrow upright habit. Grows in hot, dry areas that are difficult for many other plants.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Sandhill' PP#36359 – Sandhill Little Bluestem

This refined selection of little bluestem offers all the toughness of the species with an extra dose of ornamental appeal. Upright clumps of fine blue-green summer foliage shift to coppery-bronze and deep rose tones in fall, holding their form beautifully through winter.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, 'Sandhill' handles heat, drought, and poor soils with ease. Perfect for meadow plantings, prairie-style gardens, or mixed borders where year-round structure and movement are desired. Deer resistant and low maintenance, it's a dependable native grass that adds seasonal drama and lasting beauty. Blooms late summer.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5"

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovations' PP#25202 – Standing Ovations Little Bluestem

Wow! This new little bluestem discovered by North Creek Nursery lives up to its name. Beautiful upright habit that will not flop regardless of soil type. The outstanding color variations are true throughout the year with spectacular fall color. Great native grass and easy to grow.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 3–4'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' – The Blues

Warm season ornamental grass displays great coloration throughout summer into fall. 'The Blues' starts with blue foliage and flashy red stems. Fall foliage is multi-colored and plumes start in September. Prefers sun and is drought tolerant.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2", 2.5", 3.5”

Sesleria autumnalis – Autumn Moor Grass

This cool-season grass has neat mounds of yellow-green foliage. By midsummer, narrow stems emerge above the foliage and support white inflorescences. Sesleria autumnalis has gained popularity due to its ability to thrive in sun/part shade and drought conditions.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 1–2'

  • Spread: 18–24"

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7

  • Native: No

  • Available Sizes: 72 dp, 2" dp, 2.5"

Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel' – Indian Steel Indian Grass

This native prairie grass has beautiful tan feathery plumes of metallic-blue foliage in fall. Upright, arching fountain-like shape. Yellow plumes appear in Aug. Tolerates poor soil types. Butterfly attractor.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 5–6'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Average to Dry

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2.5"

Sporobolus heterolepis – Prairie Dropseed

Native to North American prairies. This beautiful grass has threadlike leaves that produce a dense mound of the finest texture. The fall color turns deep orange then fades to a light copper color when dormant. This grass never has center dieback and is a slow grower. Once established, it does great in dry conditions.

Plant Details:

  • Height: 2–3'

  • Spread: 2–3'

  • Light: Full Sun

  • Moisture: Dry to Average

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

  • Native: Yes

  • Available Sizes: 2" dp, 2.5", 3.5”